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Power of Film Images and the Holocaust

Sharon Pucker Rivo, co-founder and executive director, National Center for Jewish Film, Brandeis University, presents an analysis of film propaganda - newsreels, documentary and narrative films – employed by the Third Reich in its campaign of genocide against the Jewish people, with emphasis on the importance of understanding the enormous power of the moving image. Preceded with a free reception and exhibit viewing of the State of Deception exhibit. National Archives at Kansas City, 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation for any of these free programs call 816-268-8010 or email kansascity.educate@nara.gov.